For the LOVE of LIFTING

An Inspirational Poem for All Athletes True to Sport

Jaclyn Licata
Weightlifting is a sport of will.
The bigger your heart the bigger the thrill,
The more you train the more you'll see,
How strong you really can turn out to be...

Even though you're not, the right size or shape;
Strong enough to support your own weight,
As long as you practice more then the rest,
Someday you'll see that you could be the best.

Weightlifting you love, that's true to say;
Each and every lift in it's own special way.
Follow your dreams NO matter what people say,
Don't let these people stand in your way...

The more you miss, the more you'll learn,
That weightlifting is something you earn.
The pain in your body will last and last;
It will never be a thing of the past...

You'll have to work with it no matter what;
As long as you want to move up and up...
As long as you try harder each day,
I promise one day,

You'll win the GOLD and say;
Hard work, Dedication, Ambition, No Play;
Has brought me here, all the way,
To this very special day!

Published by Jaclyn Licata

Jackie Licata, born and raised in Miami, FL, has been involved with competitive sports since the tender age of five. A competitive gymnast of 15 years, reaching level 10, a Junior National and Junior World c...  View profile

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